New Store Opening Construction Project Manager

at  Costa Limited

We are looking for an experienced Construction Project Manager to plan and supervise a wide range of construction projects from start to finish. You will organize and oversee construction procedures and ensure they are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
As an NSO Construction Project Manager you’ll ensure successful in year NSO program delivery by supporting the delivery of the NSO program across Costa UK&I for Equity & Franchise stores via process from initial instruction / design & board approval through to full landlord shell program and fit out of stores to budget and Costa brand standards.
A bit about us…
We’re Costa Coffee, masters of our craft since 1971 when the Costa brothers opened their first Roastery in London. A lot has changed since then. You may know us as the UK’s leading coffee Brand, but we can now be found in over 40 countries across EMENA, APAC and Americas. We’re on a mission like no other as we inspire the world to love great coffee. This is all supported by being part of The Coca-Cola Company.
Along with our leading Retail formats, it’s our ground-breaking FMCG offering and Costa X on-the-go propositions, that help us serve our B2B partners across the globe. And as for coffee technology, we’re quite simply trailblazing the industry. Here at Costa, it’s about doing a great job alongside brilliant people who share a passion for growth. And we promise, we’ll always make sure you’re loving your craft.
A bit about the role…

Day to day, you’ll manage NSO projects & end to end process within the New Store Opening programme. You’ll develop construction phase plans and program of works in line with the Costa UK&I property pipeline. You’ll also drive efficiency in cost, and work within legislation such as CDM regulations and Health and Safety compliance. Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with engineers, architects etc. to determine the specifications of the project.
• Health & Safety & industry standards to ensure stores meet all building regulations and requirements
• Assist in review of performance and selection with contract management alongside Procurement & construction team
• Liaise with landlords, acquisition and estates managers, as required ensuring any relevant consents to implement change are in place
• Perform the process for design and model approval for franchise & corporate NSOs [partner delivery]

A bit about you…

A passion to deliver great outcomes for customers and project delivery are just the start of what we’re looking for. So, what else makes a great NSO Construction Project Manager at Costa?

• Experience in managing Construction projects.
• Construction industry / project management qualification or working towards
• Experience managing multiple projects at the same time and using project management tools and implementation
• Managing stakeholders with different areas of expertise
• Financial Management and budgetary control
• Understanding of the Stores environment and changes – capable of manging changing priorities
• Good communication, such as negotiation and influencing skills
• Experience in supplier and vendor management

What we can offer…

We’re on a growth journey like no other; more countries, more propositions, and opportunities to stretch your skills alongside our warm people, so we want you to feel valued and rewarded with, great perks and benefits:

• BUPA Healthcare and Babylon GP
• Costa Pension Scheme
• Bonus Scheme
• Group Income Protection and Life Assurance
• 50% staff discount in our equity stores, 25% staff discount in franchise stores
• Access to The Coca-Cola Company Share Incentive Plan
• 33 days holidays (including Bank Holidays)

Costa Coffee is made up of true experts and masters of their craft who stretch their limits to what’s possible. It’s why we work so well remotely. We trust our teams and embrace technology to help us collaborate. And if needed, we have offices all over the world for those important connection points. Our remote working allows you to balance your work and personal life, while retaining Costa’s much-loved culture.

• Collaborating with engineers, architects etc. to determine the specifications of the project.
• Health & Safety & industry standards to ensure stores meet all building regulations and requirements
• Assist in review of performance and selection with contract management alongside Procurement & construction team
• Liaise with landlords, acquisition and estates managers, as required ensuring any relevant consents to implement change are in place
• Perform the process for design and model approval for franchise & corporate NSOs [partner delivery